ROLE: Restaurant Manager - Casual Dining Restaurant LOCATION: Keswick, Cumbria, Lake District SALARY: £32,000 per year plus Bonus & Paid overtime over 45 hours worked. A Country House Hotel within the Lake District is seeking a Restaurant Manager to manage the daily operation of this casual dining restaurant. A great personality is key for this role with a warmth and ability to build rapport quickly with staff and guests. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading & motivating the restaurant team. They will drive the highest levels of customer service in this luxurious venue. The Essential Skills: * Recent experience as a Restaurant Manager in a busy Gastropub or casual dining restaurant or hotel; however, would consider a very strong Assistant Restaurant Manager with a proven background looking for their first Managerial role * Be an excellent motivator with strong leadership skills * Able to deal with peak time rushes and high volume especially with afternoon teas * Career-minded and ambitious, with a desire to succeed * Ability to train, develop and nurture your team and for them to achieve great success * Ability to welcome guests and ensure that they are satisfied at all times The Desirable Skills: * Strong leader with previous experience of managing a dedicated team. * Have the ability to motivate and drive success of your team and department. * Remain calm throughout busy service, ensuring that guests feel like they are special and not rushed throughout their dining experience. * Schedule staff working hours to match the business needs. * Immaculate appearance and personality to match * Makes decisions & solves problems concerning menus & staff. Kindly note due to our client's requirements, sponsorship is not available for this position for those who are not based in the UK or not holding settled status.